Climb out of Balloch on the Three Lochs Way towards Helensburgh or Cardross and enjoy fabulous views over Loch Lomond and great food at either end. In Helensburgh, try Riverhill Courtyard, La Barca or Cattle and Creelor enjoy beers and great pub food in The Woodbank Inn in Balloch.

Enjoy local festivals and events - check our What's On page for more details of local events.

Explore the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre in Aberfoyle in the morning, walk and enjoy the views, then try a Glengoyne malt whisky tour at Glengoyne Distillery in the afternoon. Why not try a treetop experience at award-winning Go Ape Aberfoyle?

All the family will enjoy a trip to Loch Lomond Shores at Balloch: there's plenty to keep the kids happy, with Loch Lomond Sealife Aquarium, twice monthly Sunday Market Day (first and third of the month), combining food and artisan crafts, the Bird of Prey Centre and lots of free activities every month - check the Loch Lomond Shores website for details.

In Februrary, look out for the Great Britain Ice Swimming Championships and kids and families will love the Frozen themed weekend at Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February.

Take a drive up the loch from Balloch, stopping at Luss, Tarbet, Arrochar and on to Ardlui to enjoy the fresh air and views. At Arrochar, visit Mansefield Studios Pottery and Craft Gallery to browse and buy potter Tom Butcher's gorgeous ceramics, admire gifts including beautiful jewellery and Harris Tweed cushions.

Find more things to see and do in and around Loch Lomond, Trossachs and Clyde Sea Lochs or check out our What's Onpage and leaflet mapfor ideas.